Question

which answer correctly explains why most factories were located along the eastern coast. A. the first factories took over ship building area. B. Shipping companies were the first to switch to factory building. C. early factories needed sea water for processing raw materials. D. sea ports facilitated shipping goods and receiving raw material

Answer 1

The best answer here is probably D. When you produce where you export it takes out the need for transportation across country to a port. It saves time, and it saves money.

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